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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 768.51 and 478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 768.51 and 478.80 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 768.51 = 478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/768.51 = 478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 768.51 × 478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 367,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,962.59/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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